Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads | Butterick Reproduction | PDF Sewing Pattern (Bust 34″)
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Create a stunning early 1930s summer frock with this historically accurate PDF sewing pattern, a reproduction of an original Butterick design from 1930. Featuring multiple skirt lengths, three sleeve variations, and adjustable neckline/back options, this Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads pattern is perfect for historical costumers, reenactors, and vintage sewing enthusiasts.
Bust 34″ | Instant Digital Download | Includes Multiple Print Formats
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Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads | Butterick Reproduction | PDF Sewing Pattern (Bust 34″)
$11.00
Create a stunning early 1930s summer frock with this historically accurate PDF sewing pattern, a reproduction of an original Butterick design from 1930. Featuring multiple skirt lengths, three sleeve variations, and adjustable neckline/back options, this Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads pattern is perfect for historical costumers, reenactors, and vintage sewing enthusiasts.
Bust 34″ | Instant Digital Download | Includes Multiple Print Formats
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On all US Orders over $50!
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Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads | Butterick Reproduction | PDF Sewing Pattern (Bust 34")
🧵 Step into the Elegance of the Early 1930s with this Digital Sewing Pattern
This Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads sewing pattern is a faithful reproduction of an original Butterick design from 1930. With elegant styling and multiple customization options, this pattern is perfect for historical costumers, reenactors, and vintage sewing enthusiasts.
Originally featured in the Chicago Tribune on November 30, 1930, this frock was intended for warm-weather fashion, despite its late fall advertisement.
The original Butterick description states:
"Frock for Women and Misses. Long or mid-length skirt with godets. Long, capelet, or puffed sleeve. Round or V-neck collar with high or low back opening. Removable belt."
Now available as a PDF digital download, this 1930s sewing pattern allows you to instantly access a historically accurate vintage dress design.
📌 Features of the Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads
✔️ Authentic 1930s Dress Pattern – A reproduction of an original Butterick sewing pattern from 1930.
✔️ PDF Digital Download – Print at home or use the copy shop format for convenience.
✔️ Multiple Styling Options – Features a long or mid-length skirt, three sleeve variations, and adjustable neckline/back opening.
✔️ Sized for a 34” Bust – Recreated using original period sources for historical accuracy.
✔️ Easy-to-Print Formats Included:
- 36-inch wide format for copy shop printing
- A0 format for large-scale printing
- A4 (International) format
- 8.5”x11” (US Letter) format
This historically accurate sewing pattern allows you to recreate the sophisticated silhouettes of the early 1930s with precision and ease.
🧵 Fabric Suggestions for an Authentic 1930s Look
For a faithful vintage appearance, use period-appropriate fabrics:
- Chiffon, marquisette, or voile for a breezy summer frock.
- Rayon, celanese, or bemberg for a smooth, flowing drape.
- Printed batiste, soft muslin, or cotton net for delicate lace-like versions.
Yardage recommendations are included based on different fabric widths and layout options to ensure an accurate historical reproduction.
🎭 Perfect for Reenactment, Costume Design & Vintage Fashion
This Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads sewing pattern is ideal for:
✨ Historical costuming – Perfect for 1930s reenactments, theater productions, and period films.
✨ Vintage sewing enthusiasts – A rewarding project for those who love vintage dress construction.
✨ Museum and educational use – Great for historical fashion studies and research.
Whether you’re sewing for a reenactment event, a historical film, or a personal vintage wardrobe, this PDF sewing pattern brings the graceful style of the early 1930s to life.
📜 A Look at Early 1930s Fashion Trends
Fashion in the early 1930s reflected elegance, femininity, and movement, moving away from the boyish silhouettes of the 1920s. Dresses featured nipped waists, fuller skirts, and fluid draping. The 1930s summer frock embodied these elements, offering graceful lines and effortless sophistication.
This Butterick reproduction pattern perfectly captures these design elements, making it a valuable addition to any historical sewing collection.
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📂 Instant Digital Download – Start Sewing Today!
This Early 1930s Summer Frock Downloads pattern is available for instant download upon purchase.
✔️ Includes multiple file formats for different printing needs.
✔️ Non-refundable digital product (due to the nature of instant downloads).
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Complete your vintage sewing collection with this elegant early 1930s summer frock sewing pattern, faithfully reproduced from an original Butterick design.
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Why are both Trowsers and Trousers listed on site?
Over the last 200 years, much like the human body, our style of language has changed. For vintage patterns, we attempt to use the language of the day where possible.
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What sizes do Past Patterns patterns come in?
Our patterns, with some exceptions, are manufactured in sizes 8 through 26 for women and sizes 34 through 54 for men. Most patterns are multi-sized. For a complete listing of measurements in inches see the size chart.
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Why is my pattern size different from my off the rack dress size?
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What does a Corset Kit contain in addition to the Corset pattern?
In addition to the pattern, the kits contain everything you need to make the corset except the thread. The kits contain, according to their type, fabric and lining, stays, clasp or busk board, back lacing, tape for finishing the edges, trim lace, ribbon, leather, tin stock, waist tape, punch and setter, eyelets, marking pencils, cording, reed and a loop turner.
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What is the difference between a Past Patterns original pattern and a Vintage Revival pattern?
The Past Patterns originals were designed in house and based upon the research, disassembly and time of Saundra Ros Altman. These designs come from finds all over the United States reaching from San Diego, California to the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. She created the initial patterns, the sizing charts and the instruction content. Many of the these patterns are multi-sized or are available in various sizes. For the most part, these designs are done taking into account the modern human body's shape, height and weight. The Vintage Revival patterns are traces or copies of an old, mass produced pattern; the first mass produced patterns came out in the 1850s. For the most part, you get exactly what came in the original package; in some cases, Saundra has appended historical notes to the instructions. The Vintage Revivals patterns, being copies of the originals, generally only come in one size and are based upon the size and shape of the human body from the era the pattern came from.
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The bust and back length. The back length is measured from the prominent bone at the base of the neck to the natural waistline.
Where can I see the appropriate clothing fabrics for the 18th and 19th centuries?
You can see 1740 through 1940 fabrics in a book titled "Textile Designs" by Susan Meller and Joost Elffers. The subtitle states, "Two Hundred Years of European and American Patterns for Printed Fabric by Motif, Style, Color, Layout and Period and 1,823 Illustration in Color." What they don't say is that 90% of the swatches pictured are life size. The ISBN is 0-8109-3853-7. A second book is Wearable Prints, 1740-1860, History, Materials, and Mechanics by Susan W. Greene. The ISBN is 978-1-60635-124-6. Great books! Order it from your local library that has interlibrary loan capability if you cannot afford the price. There are now many sources for appropriate fabric through the Internet.
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